Cedar Lake man charged with theft from Hobart business

HOBART | A 28-year-old Cedar Lake man stole copper from a Hobart business where he was employed and sold the items for profit, police said.

Cops ask help identifying man suspected in gift card scheme

HOBART | Police are seeking residents' help identifying a man they believe was involved in a Jan. 24 crime.

3 charged with theft, forgery after Hobart shopping spree

HOBART | An out-of-state man and two women used forged travelers checks to go on a shopping spree in the U.S. 30 retail area of Hobart, police said.

Lake Station man charged with fraud after using stolen credit cards

HOBART | A Lake Station man used stolen credit cards to make purchases in Hobart, Merrillville and Porter County, police said.

Police Chief Jeff White steps down as Hobart's top cop

HOBART | Hobart Police Chief Jeff White stepped down as department head effective Tuesday, Mayor Brian Snedecor said.

Sauk Village man, 32, linked to attempted armed robbery

HOBART | A 32-year-old Sauk Village man sprayed chemicals in the face of a security guard while fleeing with stolen items from the mall, police said.

Hobart cops advise women of break-in, attempted break-in

HOBART | Hobart police are advising women living in the central part of the city to be aware of a break-in and break-in attempt at houses within a few blocks of each other.

EDITORIAL: Citizen involvement is vital crime-fighting tool

Shoppers who witnessed Saturday's shooting at Westfield Southlake mall in Hobart might not realize how aggressively Northwest Indiana police are working to keep down the crime rate.

Two charged with dealing prescription drugs following Lake Station raid

LAKE STATION | A Lake Station couple were charged Thursday with dealing prescription drugs out of their home near Edison Junior/Senior High School, police said.

Fleming seeking to unseat Zoeller as Indiana's attorney general

INDIANAPOLIS | Republican Attorney General Greg Zoeller has huge advantages in fundraising and name recognition as he seeks a second term, but Democrat Kay Fleming is hoping Hoosiers think she'll do a better job as the state's lawyer.

5 arrested after Hobart home invasion, robbery

HOBART | Police said they questioned five people Wednesday who were taken into custody after a home invasion and robbery in the 1200 block of Independence Drive.

Dolton Library hosts crime prevention seminar Saturday

DOLTON | Refuse to be a Victim, a crime prevention seminar, will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Dolton Public Library, 14037 Lincoln Ave., in the Josway Auditorium.

Portage mayoral candidates weigh in on public safety

PORTAGE | One thing the two candidates for mayor can agree on is that public safety is a top issue in this year's campaign.

Porter County crimeBriefs

CHESTERTON | Police are investigating the burglary of a church on the town's north side.

M'ville officers productive despite staff shortage

MERRILLVILLE | The Merrillville Police Department remains more than 20 officers below its desired strength, but officers remain productive, Police Chief Joseph Petruch said.

Handful of Portage residents take Night Out

PORTAGE | John Levack thought it was a good evening for a walk Thursday night.

Portage Night Out event will take place on Thursday night

PORTAGE | Residents are invited to participate in the city's 28th annual National Night Out event from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Founders' Square Park.

VU social clubs host event to urge action against sexual assault

VALPARAISO | A clergyman encouraged Valparaiso University students Thursday to not simply react but to take control to prevent sexual assaults on campus.

Police will host Crime Watch meeting Jan. 27 at Town Hall

MUNSTER | Munster police will present information on recent crime in 2011's first quarterly Crime Watch meeting.

Glenwood targets illegal guns, drugs

GLENWOOD | Parents and homeowners will need to be better aware of what is going on under their roofs if the Village Board approves two ordinances expected to be on Tuesday's agenda.